Programme Description
This programme is designed to prepare learners for careers in managing SACCOs (Savings and Credit Cooperatives) and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs). It covers essential areas like:
SACCO and Microfinance Management
SACCO and Microfinance Operations
Credit and Default Management
SACCO and Microfinance Regulatory Framework
Programme Justification
Uganda has a high demand for skilled professionals in the SACCO and Microfinance industry, particularly for roles like SACCO managers, tellers, credit officers, and accountants. This Diploma programme addresses this need by equipping graduates with the necessary skills to fill these crucial positions.
The programme curriculum includes:
Financial Accounting for SACCOs and MFIs
Governance and Management of SACCOs and MFIs
Business Development Skills
Human Resource Management
The SACCO and Microfinance industry is a rapidly growing sector that plays a vital role in Uganda’s economic development. This programme helps to develop a competent and committed workforce that can deliver high-quality services and contribute to the industry’s continued growth. It empowers graduates to play a part in Uganda’s economic, social, and structural transformation.
Training young people in SACCO and Microfinance Management enhances service provision in the cooperative and microfinance sector. This programme equips graduates not only with technical skills but also aims to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, encouraging them to become job creators rather than solely job seekers.
Programme Objectives
This programme aims to:
(i) Equip learners with the skills necessary for successful careers in SACCO and Microfinance Management.
(ii) Explore the principles and regulations governing SACCOs and MFIs.
(iii) Equip learners with the knowledge and skills to provide exceptional service within the SACCO and Microfinance industry.
(iv) Prepare learners for lifelong learning.
Programme Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, learners should be able to:
(i) Apply their knowledge and skills in SACCO and Microfinance Management.
(ii) Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles and guidelines for SACCO and Microfinance Management.
(iii) Apply acquired knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality services within the SACCO and Microfinance industry.
(iv) Pursue further studies in related fields.